About us
Rainbow Connections ATX (a program of Family Eldercare) invites ALL LGBTQIA+Two-Spirit people & allies ages 18-110 to come together & create community through potlucks, storytelling events, dances & more! We will be bringing activities all over Austin as well as the greater Austin area. We want to meet ALL of you! We are also actively seeking volunqueers.
Upcoming events
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Striking A Balance: Caregiver Conference *free w/ registration
ACC - Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Road Austin, Texas, 78702, Austin, TX, USFREE! Registration Required
Come stop by the Rainbow Connections ATX table & say hello!
Overview
Get practical tools, expert guidance, and real support to help you care for your loved one—and yourself.
Feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to do next, or just needing a break? You’re not alone.
Join us for a day of support, practical tools, and space to breathe—designed just for caregivers.
💡 Why Attend
✔️ Get practical help you can use right away
Walk away with real-life caregiving tools and strategies
✔️ Plan ahead with confidence
Learn how to prepare—legally, financially, and emotionally
✔️ Take care of yourself, too
Rest, recharge, and reconnect with your own well-being
✔️ Connect with people who understand
Build support with other caregivers and local experts
✔️ Discover helpful resources
Find services that make caregiving more manageable
✔️ Attend with peace of mind
Free on-site respite care available for your loved one
✨ What to Expect- Three learning tracks to choose from
- Expert-led sessions + hands-on learning
- Resource fair with local support organizations
- A welcoming, supportive community
📘 About the Event
Join us for the 26th Annual Striking a Balance Caregiver Conference, a one-day, in-person event supporting unpaid family caregivers.
This year features three learning tracks:
🔹 Caregiver TLC – Rest and recharge through support and gentle experiences
🔹 Life Care Planning – Plan ahead with clarity and confidence
🔹 Practical Caregiving – Build skills for everyday caregiving
✔️ What’s Included- Complimentary lunch
- Access to all sessions
- Resource Fair
- Supportive Care Lounge (free respite care provided by AGE of Central Texas for pre-registered guests)
♿ Accessibility
ASL interpretation is available upon request—please register by August 11 and indicate your request.
Attendees may also use their own device to access real-time translation via Wordly (headphones recommended).
Sign up here :
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/striking-a-balance-a-free-conference-for-family-caregivers-tickets-1986445984413?aff=ebdsoporgprofile2 attendees
Transforming Choices ~ Transgender Health Webinar
·OnlineOnlineFree to join! The Savvy Caregiver with Pride studies next webinar in the Savvy + Carolina Aging Alliance webinar series.
We will host a conversation led by Dr. Joel Anderson and Dr. Lauren Catlett discussing Dr. Catlett's amazing transgender healthcare resource Transforming Choices and the work that brought it together.
Any questions contact:
jknigh47@utk.eduIt will be hosted on Aug. 18th at 2pm EST via Zoom
Register here: CLICK TO REGISTER*This is not a Rainbow Connections ATX event but we are sharing it knowing that it has value and we have confirmed that the resources can be used in Austin.
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